Rig tension varies depending upon sails used and how you sail, but 300lb on the luff is a good starting point.

With your weight, it might be worth easing off the tension in a blow to rake the mast back.

As far as pre-bend is concerned, that is entirely depndant upon the sails used. Let us know which you are using and we will find out the pre-bend required. 50mm is probably a bit on the high side for Banks, Norths and Speeds.

Tom

Hornet Tuning Guide

The following rig tuning guide was provided by Mark Hazelwood (ex-Hornet World Champion and formerly of Banks Sails). These figures are given as guidelines and should be used as a starting point for your boat. Individual boats will always have minor differences. Therefore these measurements should not be taken as hard and fast rules.

Epsilon/M2D/M3/M7

Rake23'9.5"/7250mm23'11"/7290mm

Rig Tension350-400lb (Genoa luff)350lb

SpreadersLength 420mm430mm

Deflection 165-185mm185-205mm

Heel PositionThe front of the mast should be 25mm from the front of the mast gate.

Pre-bend0-10mm0-25mm

It is important that the spreader deflection is set to give the correct pre-bend for your crew weight. Heavier crews should use less pre-bend than lighter crews. All crews will need to pre-bend the mast (increase spreader deflection) in non-trapezing conditions.

All measurements are based on a maximum length mast* and a Goodwin hull. Rake will be approximately 95mm less for a minimum length mast, and 35mm less for a Coombe/Lovett hull (because of higher transom). All measurements should be taken with full rig tension on and no deck control on.

Kicking Strap - No tension until mainsheet has to be eased to prevent heeling, then only enough to maintain boom on the horizontal. Use a lot of tension in 15 knots+ or when seriously overpowered. In strong winds, use as much as physically possible and play the sheet constantly.

Boom Position - Light winds and crew to leeward, boom should be eased off the centreline. Boom should be sheeted on the centreline when helm and crew are both on the same side deck until overpowered, then drop the boom to leeward as the conditions dictate.

Deck Control - Limits the amount of lower mast bend and the overall fullness of the sail. Less control gives more mast bend and a flatter sail. More control gives less mast bend and a fuller sail. The actual setting will depend upon the crew weight, wind and wave conditions, and point of sailing.

Genoa

Sheeting - Leech should normally be set parallel to the centreline at spreader height. Variations of sheet tension and angles permit the genoa to take on many different aerofoil sections. Many settings can prove fast. In light winds, sheeting firmly along the foot to flatten the base and open the leech. In medium winds and a chop, sheet more down the leech with less sheet tension to produce a more powerful section.

Luff Tension - should be sufficient to just remove horizontal creasing and no more. If in doubt, leave slightly loose.

*The mast measurements allow 105mm variation in height of boom, ie ht. of mainsail can vary vertically 105mm relative to the jib, (the chosen height cannot be changed once the black bands are on). The high boom is the most common, ie the max length mast – 760mm between Bands 1 & 2. Check this when comparing rigs.

Firstly WELL DONE to Mike & Tim for a superb result at the Nationals, Great job.

We launched 2093 "Sprog Muncher" for the first time on the Tamar river at Cargreen YC nr Plymouth.

Great fun, Cath could not get over the fact that she makes a difference out on the wire, something of a shock after sailing the Javelin!

Apart from the grotty jib and the iffy Holt main she sailed really well.Better balanced than I expected with little if any weather helm when flat, points high but found she stalls easily compared to the Jav.

All the kids (four of them ranging from 7 to 11) have been out in her and all want to play again, both the boys have been out on the wire and rate it as "Soooo coooool" so we have some potential baby Horneteers in the making, as well as arguments on who's turn it is next.

Funny enough whilst we were rigging up in the boat Park we met the owner of 2094 who keeps and sails his boat with his son at Cargreen.

We will endevour to get to Netley if possible although it means dropping a Javelin event,

I went on the TopMark course last March and would recommend it. The other one day courses look good too, various venues around the country. Perhaps we can get a group to one of them. Reply here if interested.

Also, I am a Club Racing Coach [well, when I've done a first aid course to validate it]. If any Club wants to get together for a training day or w/e, or individuals, I am available to put on tailored course.

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